Betty's Rest & BBQ

601 Nw 22 Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-7756

American

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Betty's Rest & BBQ has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing”, showing up three times.

Betty's Rest & BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Lauderdale restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing a/c intake cover in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing under 3 compartment sink area and cook line area.

36-17-5

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed 2 currently missing.

14-73-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in employee restroom.

32-23-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing one (1) air intake covering and three (3) a/c vent covers, in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small prep area cutting boards with deep grooves.

14-09-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine at dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-55-4

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

May 31, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards deeply grooved and stained.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork chops, fish, chicken wings, Al more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing air return vent in prep kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils. Observed missing catch pan on hood system.

36-63-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

36-68-5

Basic - Wall behind cook line soiled with accumulated grease.

36-27-5

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Betty's Rest & BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Betty's Rest & BBQ on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Betty's Rest & BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Betty's Rest & BBQ.

How does Betty's Rest & BBQ compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Betty's Rest & BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Betty's Rest & BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Betty's Rest & BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Betty's Rest & BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Betty's Rest & BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Betty's Rest & BBQ is inspected around five times per year on average.

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